FSSAI Archives

Old Monk to Remove ‘7 Years Old Blended’ Claim After FSSAI Objections 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- September 3, 2026
Key Update Mohan Meakin, the company behind Old Monk, has agreed to remove the iconic “7 years old blended” claim from the rum’s packaging following objections raised by FSSAI. The company has also agreed to make the presence of added flavours more prominent on the label. The changes follow a dispute over the composition and
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Why Does Fanta Have More Sugar in India Than the UK?0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 1, 2026
Key Update Reports comparing Fanta sold in the UK and India have reignited concerns over differences in food formulations, nutritional standards and labelling practices. The UK version reportedly contains significantly less sugar, with some reports stating that the Indian version has around three times as much sugar. The comparison comes as the Food Safety and
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FSSAI Bans Everest, Laljee Godhoo Aafoetida Over Quality Violations 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 1, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has temporarily banned the sale of hing (asafoetida) manufactured by Everest Food Products and Laljee Godhoo after laboratory tests found the products failed to meet prescribed quality standards. Hing Samples Fail FSSAI Standards FSSAI launched surveillance of major hing brands following a consumer complaint.
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Red Hexagons on Food Packs? FSSAI Proposes New Warning Labels 0

Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed red hexagonal warnings for foods high in fat, sugar and salt, giving consumers a clearer way to identify products containing high levels of nutrients of concern. The proposal follows the Supreme Court’s direction to FSSAI to address concerns over unhealthy packaged foods.

Bournvita, Amway & Others Correct Misleading Claims After FSSAI Action 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said on Sunday that several major food business operators (FBOs) had taken corrective action after receiving notices over misleading labels, claims and other regulatory violations. In a post on X, the food regulator said the companies had withdrawn misleading claims, revised product packaging and

FSSAI Flags JW Marriott, Andaz Delhi Over Major Food Safety Breaches 0

Significant Update India’s food safety regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has issued notices to five-star hotels JW Marriott and Andaz Delhi after inspections uncovered serious hygiene and food-safety violations, including pest infestations, expired food and poor sanitation. Both hotels operate in Delhi’s Aerocity. FSSAI has directed them to take immediate